Heavy Equipment Operator

City Of Charleston • Charleston, WV

16d • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this class within the organization is to operate heavy equipment on job sites, assigned facilities and other designated locations for a department, division or work unit. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of equipment operation experience or closely related experience.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle with a manual transmission.
• Class A or B Commercial Driver's License required.
• Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions.
• Adaptability - responds positively to change.
• Communications - listens, speaks and/or writes in a clear, concise and respectful manner.
• Initiative - takes proactive action to complete work or resolve issues.
• Judgment & Decision Making - evaluates issues and makes sound factual decisions.
• Customer Service - provides courteous, accessible and quality assistance to internal and external customers.
• Professional Development - seeks opportunities to enhance technical skills and job knowledge.
• Teamwork and Cooperation - collaborates with other team members to fulfill the City's vision and achieve departmental goals and strategic objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Endorsements are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operates a broad range of equipment which may include Riverbank Tractors, Right-of-Way Tractors, Vactor Trucks, Backhoe, Excavator, Endloader, Gradall, Blacktop Paver, Roller, Tree Trucks Dump Trucks and/or other equipment.
• Loads and unloads equipment, tools, and job materials.
• Strives to be efficient and effective at balancing and meeting the common needs and reasonable expectations of core constitutes.
• Contributes towards the department's mission by continuously striving to meet expectations, strategic goals and objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED